Year: 2024

Game day parking will be enforced several times over the holiday break for Shocker men’s basketball games. On these days, a number of lots in the vicinity of Charles Koch Arena will be reserved for Shocker Athletic Scholarship Organization parking beginning three hours prior to tip-off. During this time, signage will be in place alerting drivers of the impending lot assignment changes.

Anyone previously parked in these lots at closure times will need to move their cars. Any unauthorized parking in a game day lot carries a $50 citation fine.

• Dec. 17, lots close at 3:30 p.m.
• Dec. 21, lots close at 3:30 p.m.
• Dec. 29, lots close at 2 p.m.
• Jan. 6, 2025, lots close at 3 p.m.

Parking Services, near the WSU Police Department and Wichita State Connect, will be temporarily closed from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11.

Reach out early to the Office of Research as soon as you have identified a potential funding opportunity that you wish to apply for. Early notifications allow the Office of Research to minimize the risk of missing agency deadlines, to fix potential errors, to ensure compliance with WSU policies and procedures and to ensure the best service from the office.

For access to WSU’s Pivot account to search for funding opportunities, sign up and affiliate with Wichita State using your wichita.edu email address. To request assistance with a customized search, contact funding@wichita.edu. If you are asked to collaborate on a externally sponsored project or if you find a potential funding opportunity, email proposals@wichita.edu as soon as possible so that a grant specialist may be assigned to assist. Visit Pre-Award Services to find out more about applying for external funding.

The Office of the Registrar will be closed from 11:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13 for a staff event. If you need assistance during that time, visit OneStop in the Shocker Success Center on the first floor or call 855-978-1787.

Usha Haley, W. Frank Barton Distinguished Chair in International Business and an expert on emerging markets, was recently approached by Yahoo Finance to speak about investing principles that should guide companies in these risky ventures.

Following a strong start to the 2024-25 campaign, the Shocker women’s bowling team has moved up 10 spots in the National Tenpin Coaches Association poll to number seven. The Shockers were ranked 17 in the NTCA preseason poll on Oct. 1.

Vanderbilt moves up to the number one spot, followed by defending national champion Jacksonville State. Nebraska, Youngstown State and Arkansas State round out the top five, with Stephen F. Austin edging out the Shockers for number six. Seven of the top eight programs are members of Conference USA, with independent Nebraska the lone outlier.

Wichita State is 22-16 through their first three tournaments of NCAA competition, not counting a title at the Mid-States Championships that is classified as an exhibition. The Shockers logged a second place finish at the season-opening Penguin Classic, sixth place at the SFA Ladyjack Classic and seventh at the Colonial Lanes Classic. Along the way, WSU picked up victories against some of the nation’s top programs, including rank one Vanderbilt, rank three Nebraska, rank four Youngstown State, rank six Stephen F. Austin, rank eight Sam Houston and rank nine Maryville.

The ninth annual Strategic Communications marketing and communications seminar for faculty and staff will be held from 10 a.m. to noon, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 on the third floor of the Rhatigan Student Center.

Attendees may choose to attend up to two sessions. Gain additional insights, tools and tips to help you improve your marketing and communication efforts. And if your team is looking to order promo items for your office, visit the Vendor Fair from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Stay tuned for more information on the sessions and how to RSVP in January.

Join Community Education for a journey to Scotland and Ireland as part of its 50th anniversary celebration. From June 15 to 27, 2025, explore the rich history, breathtaking landscapes and vibrant cultures of these iconic destinations.

Highlights include Edinburgh Castle, the Giant’s Causeway, a Loch Ness cruise and more — all in 13 days with 19 meals included. The early bird deadline is approaching. Book by Monday, Dec. 16 and save $650 per person.

Track and field coach John Wise sits down with Shocker play-by-play man Mike Kennedy for an interview. They talk about his entire career from the early days working as a student on campus to today where he is still making memories over 40 years later.

He talks about his job during the football plane crash in 1970, the baseball team’s national championship in 1989, going to the Final 4 with men’s basketball in 2014 and his recent battle with cancer.

The Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships will be closed all day Friday, Dec. 6 for professional staff development. For urgent questions, contact 316-978-3430.